Tarun Tahiliani

Designer

The label has its feet firmly in the present moment, but ultimately steeped in the Indian traditions of draped form, and techniques that have been passed on from generations of Indian craftspeople, with love. The silhouettes combine western notions of cut, construct and finiRead Moresh but using Indian heritage and craftsmanship.
Armed with degrees from the Fashion Institute of Technology in New York and the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania, Tahiliani, a master of drapes, glamorised Indian wear with European cuts, body-conscious silhouettes and digital prints studded with Swarovski crystals.
His clothes are fluid, feminine and oh-so-flattering, making him a favourite of both the ladies-who-lunch and the hard-to-please Bollywood brigade. Tahiliani has celebrities like Oprah Winfrey, Madhuri Dixit, Priyanka Chopra and Sonam Kapoor on his repertoire.

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Tarun Tahiliani Spring/Summer 2016

Modernity with contemporary layering to structured draping

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Katrina Kaif and Aditya Roy Kapur walked the ramp for the veteran designer in Delhi for his spring/summer 2016.

Tarun Tahiliani likes to supersize his shows, and this one was no different. As his elaborate vision for the season was sinking in, there was star power to put the metaphorical cherry on the already-stunning cake.

Tahiliani’s collection was influenced by the desert tribes of Kutch. “I have always been inspired by the way the people of this region wrap themselves in big blankets, and this collection is my take on that,” said Tahiliani.

The occasion wear line is inspired by decorated themes in fashion, such as the Ottoman empire, royal India, pearls and bright nights, whereas the Shahjanabad collection is a range of tunics, tops, dresses and more with motifs inspired by the Mughal art and architecture of Old Delhi.

Tarun Tahiliani’s refurbished store in Mumbai is one that needs to be experienced. Everything, from the placement of the mirrors to the display of jewellery and the luxurious trial rooms, is designed on the philosophy that style extends from clothing to lifestyle.

“My brand is all bout modernity. We bring contemporary layering to structured draping.”

“We respect our opulent heritage, but… I find it silly that people want to resemble royalty on their wedding day. Of course you can be a princess bride, but understand who you are and what you are doing. Don’t kid yourself and don’t take yourself seriously!”

Tarun Tahiliani likes to supersize his shows, and this one was no different. As his elaborate vision for the season was sinking in, there was star power to put the metaphorical cherry on the already-stunning cake.